Lincoln in the Bardo

Awards

Booker Prize

2017 · Best book

Audie Awards

2018 · Audiobook of the year

NYT Books of the Century

Editor's Choice nº18

NYT Books of the Century

Reader's Choice nº16

About

"Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders, winner of the prestigious Man Booker Prize 2017, is an original and emotional narrative set during the American Civil War. Following the death of his eleven-year-old son, Willie Lincoln, President Abraham Lincoln spirals into desperate grief. The story unfolds in a supernatural realm, the "bardo," where Willie struggles to accept his death. Through a blend of metaphysical elements and historical documents, Saunders creates a unique and electrifying novel that challenges literary conventions. The book explores existential, historical, and political themes, offering a haunting and transformative reading experience.

Categories

Novels

Pages

368

Publisher

Random House Trade